Answer: Hyperbole
A hyperbole is an exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally. It is usually used to make a persuasive point or to add emphasis. In this case, "opening a door to eternal tyranny" is an example of an exaggeration of this type. While it is likely that tyranny will not be eternal (the country itself will not be eternal), its purpose is to emphasize the risk of keeping the seat of governent vacant.
Some people on earth, don't get enough water everyday and they have to walk 5km at least to get a bucket of filthy water. So people who have clean water everyday sometimes waste it and pour it into a drain. However, they do not think about the people who actually need it and they take it for granted.
Answer:
B. The owners had to stand behind a yellow line that had been spray-painted across a 40 foot by 80 foot grassy field.
Explanation:
Statement B is describing the physical setting of the competition, therefore, it is the statement that best helps the reader imagine the setting of the competition.
The other three statements, on the other hand, are describing actions or characters, wich are not that helpful to establish the setting.
Author's purpose for using a mirror varies. For example Laurie Halse Anderson, in her book Speak, uses the mirror as a symbol, to show Melinda's frustrations towards herself, such as appearance.
Seeing that Melinda was rap ed, she after avoids the mirror at all times. This can be interpreted as her inability to face her feelings. She also states "she can't see herself", and that shows us that her sense of identity has been altered by the rap e.
It's safe to say that a mirror can be a symbol of physical and spiritual reflection. Hope this helps.
